Well, after going four weeks with no transfusions, now he gets two in a row.
Last week his reds were at 6. The double-dose of packed red blood cells got him feeling better (a little more energy) and got his levels up to 8. That is the cutoff, so he gets two more units today.
Also, plateletes were at 16 (20 is the cutoff for transfusions), so he gets that today as well. We suspected the plateletes were low -- his socks were a little too tight and he had some bruising from them. (Note to self: buy more expensive socks.)
So, he gets to spend the day with the nurses at the hospital (this will take a minimum of 5 hours). At least they give him lunch -- and we all know how great the hospital food is!
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My husband likes hospital food... guess that's not saying much about me (or that maybe we should eat out more often!). And I am NOT feeding him potato salad, don't make me call you a bad name Ann!
Glad to hear he's filling up. When the price of gas falls, does the cost of the other stuff too?
JS
It may not be new to you, Ann. My recent trip to Target with my girls, I found that women/girls section has a whole lot more choices of size and style for sock than those in the men section! Darrr! Some expensive and fashionable socks from the Springfield Super Walmart would look great on Greg! Second thought… that may make him too attractive for the nurses! Keep the number up!
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